Kenya's annual inflation rate climbed to 6.8% in September 2026, up from 6.6% in August, driven by increased costs for food and transport.

• Food and non-alcoholic beverages saw an annual inflation of 9.5%, while transport experienced a 15.6% increase.
• The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released the data, indicating a 0.4% rise in the Consumer Price Index for the month.
• Notable price hikes included UHT long-life milk (8%) and cabbage (6.2%), though some items like tomatoes saw a decline.